Low Carb Canja
Discover a lighter, healthier twist on the traditional Portuguese chicken soup with this Low Carb Canja recipe! Packed with tender shredded chicken, vibrant vegetables like carrots and celery, and the subtle nuttiness of cauliflower rice, this version seamlessly replaces carb-heavy rice while preserving the comforting essence of the original dish. Infused with aromatic bay leaf, zesty lemon juice, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this soup is both nourishing and flavorful—perfect for a quick yet satisfying meal. Ready in under an hour and loaded with soul-warming ingredients, Low Carb Canja is an excellent choice for those seeking a keto-friendly or gluten-free alternative to classic comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 500 grams chicken breast
- 1 medium, chopped onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 medium, sliced carrot
- 2 sliced celery stalk
- 1 liter chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 300 grams cauliflower rice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons, chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion becomes translucent, which takes about 3 minutes.
Add the sliced carrot and celery, and continue to sauté for another 5 minutes.
Add the chicken breast pieces to the pot and brown them slightly on all sides.
Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaf.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Remove the chicken breast from the pot and shred it using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
Stir in the cauliflower rice and let it cook for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender.
Season the soup with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
Stir in freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy the comforting flavors of Low Carb Canja.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1258 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.0 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 430 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 6560 mg | 285% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 165.1 g | 330% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 336 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 3632 mg | 77% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
